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Ames, NE

Ames, NE.

Population: 204 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$323,929
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+103.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$323,929
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$580,000
Median days on market
90 days
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
1-year forecast
+3.0%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.5 in
Annual snowfall
34.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Fremont Municipal Airport (FET) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-35 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$1,600
Households with broadband internet
8.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,389
Average weekly wage
$989
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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